Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on ignition system
| Risk of injury due to electric shock |
| The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock. |
| – | Do not touch or disconnect ignition cables when the engine is running or being turned at starter speed. |
| Risk of damage to components |
| If the engine is washed while running and if electric cables are connected or disconnected, components may become damaged. |
| – | Switch off the ignition before connecting or disconnecting electric cables. |
| – | Also, switch off the ignition before washing the engine. |
Safety precautions when working on cooling system
Risk of scalding due to hot coolant
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding.
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Other materials:
Removing and installing front tunnel cross-piece
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Removing
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If fitted, remove centre underbody panel
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Overview of fitting locations
Overview of fitting locations - ABS/ESP
1 -
ABS control unit -J104-
Installation location: on hydraulic unit, on passenger side in
engine compartment.
Do not separate connector before successfully completing
self-diagnosis. Switch ...
Overview of fitting locations - rear keyless entry system, RHD vehicles
1 -
Luggage compartment aerial for entry and start system -R137-
Removing and installing
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Interface for entry and start system -J965-
Removing and installing
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